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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.90, 898.03 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.90, 898.03 and 187.93 is: 281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.90 : 898.03 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.90/898.03 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.90x = 898.03 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.90x = 168,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,766.78/598.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.79

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